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-=Jeff=- · 02-03-2014

I will update as I can and as I do things

the Rom has a Apollo Music player as part of CyanogenMod ROM (with the USB ROM stuff)
I will look at Poweramp as well as Mortplayer

Whatever player I choose I want to to read display the folder structure or close to it,

I already have Car Home Ultra which I like and might use, I just need to get it to be the actual home screen, I also use Nova Launcher on my phone and other tablet which I could use as well ( and using for testing)

For maps I will Check out Sygic as well as NavFree. does Sygic store maps locally?

I tested a USB drive last night and it confirmed my thoughts that the 12-5v converter I have is not enough so I need to order a better converter/supply. Depending on time/temp this week I am hoping to finalize my mounting solution then I can work on fitting all the equipment in the car, I am also waiting on the volume/gain knob and a noise filter which I have read in several threads is needed. I also need a couple USB Extensions.. one for my USB drive and one for the phone.

Here is a picture with Car Home Ultra (fed from my Phone to the App Radio I had in there:

DaveK · 02-03-2014

Sygic uses local maps, so you don't need to have a data connection to navigate. I'll take a look at Car Home Ultra, I haven't heard of that one, it looks similar to Car Dashboard.

I like Poweramp because you can set it to play everything at random and not forced to choose artist etc. plus you can shuffle back and forward with a swipe.

Dave

-=Jeff=- · 02-03-2014

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Originally Posted by DaveK

Sygic uses local maps, so you don't need to have a data connection to navigate. I'll take a look at Car Home Ultra, I haven't heard of that one, it looks similar to Car Dashboard.

I like Poweramp because you can set it to play everything at random and not forced to choose artist etc. plus you can shuffle back and forward with a swipe.

Dave

How does Poweramp organize your music when you browse for it?

lisounds · 02-03-2014

this head unit my be a good alternative option

http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/a...asteroid-smart

-=Jeff=- · 02-03-2014

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Originally Posted by lisounds

this head unit my be a good alternative option

http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/a...asteroid-smart

So is the Pioneer App Radio Series (2 and 3)

I have the App Radio 2.. the tablet route made more sense to me and it seems to fit well

DaveK · 02-03-2014

Poweramp will organize by artist, album and genre - might do more I tend to organize my music myself into folders though. You can also import/create playlists.

cvette98pacecar · 02-04-2014

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Originally Posted by DaveK

Poweramp will organize by artist, album and genre - might do more I tend to organize my music myself into folders though. You can also import/create playlists.

Dave, I use Pioneer Mixtrax. Power amp looks very similar with the added option of creating my own playlist.

DaveK · 02-04-2014

The problem I see with the Parrot systems is that they're a very old version of Android and also you don't get full access to the Play store. Both of which are likely to limit the apps you can get and install easily.

Robert - I haven't seen mixtrax before, it looks interesting so I might try it out. Thanks.
Dave

-=Jeff=- · 02-04-2014

Order a DCDC-USB power supply yesterday, it will handle up to 8A. That should cover the tablet, DAC and USB Drive

Schrade · 02-04-2014

Definitely cool!

Custom tunes are cool too. Had a little to do with why I did the Front Panel Interface for the Bose.

But if I was to put in a TV (or ANYthing with a big LED display), it would have to be capable of integrating readouts for engine - oil pressure, RPM's, voltage, vacuum, coolant temp, etc., ...

An open source application would definitely be in order. Does Nexus 7 have programmability of any sort? VCR (voice character recognition)?

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Installing a Nexus 7 Tablet in my dash.. this will replace the radio

I have a tuner that will interface with it for AM/FM/HD

I have an USB DAC for audio interface.. It will also have a USB thumb drive that will store music as well. The thumb drive will be accessible and if I connect my phone it will get the Data connection for use with the maps etc..

02-03-2014	#11
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,132	Re: Fun winter project I will update as I can and as I do things the Rom has a Apollo Music player as part of CyanogenMod ROM (with the USB ROM stuff) I will look at Poweramp as well as Mortplayer Whatever player I choose I want to to read display the folder structure or close to it, I already have Car Home Ultra which I like and might use, I just need to get it to be the actual home screen, I also use Nova Launcher on my phone and other tablet which I could use as well ( and using for testing) For maps I will Check out Sygic as well as NavFree. does Sygic store maps locally? I tested a USB drive last night and it confirmed my thoughts that the 12-5v converter I have is not enough so I need to order a better converter/supply. Depending on time/temp this week I am hoping to finalize my mounting solution then I can work on fitting all the equipment in the car, I am also waiting on the volume/gain knob and a noise filter which I have read in several threads is needed. I also need a couple USB Extensions.. one for my USB drive and one for the phone. Here is a picture with Car Home Ultra (fed from my Phone to the App Radio I had in there: __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

02-03-2014	#12
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,535	Re: Fun winter project Sygic uses local maps, so you don't need to have a data connection to navigate. I'll take a look at Car Home Ultra, I haven't heard of that one, it looks similar to Car Dashboard. I like Poweramp because you can set it to play everything at random and not forced to choose artist etc. plus you can shuffle back and forward with a swipe. Dave __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

02-03-2014	#14
lisounds Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Long Island, New York 11542 Posts: 143	Re: Fun winter project this head unit my be a good alternative option http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/a...asteroid-smart

02-03-2014	#16
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,535	Re: Fun winter project Poweramp will organize by artist, album and genre - might do more I tend to organize my music myself into folders though. You can also import/create playlists. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

02-04-2014	#18
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,535	Re: Fun winter project The problem I see with the Parrot systems is that they're a very old version of Android and also you don't get full access to the Play store. Both of which are likely to limit the apps you can get and install easily. Robert - I haven't seen mixtrax before, it looks interesting so I might try it out. Thanks. Dave __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

02-04-2014	#19
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,132	Re: Fun winter project Order a DCDC-USB power supply yesterday, it will handle up to 8A. That should cover the tablet, DAC and USB Drive __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978